Garland (Dallas County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Garland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Garland. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Joe Allison (Songwriter, producer)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on October 3, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 2, 2002 (a Friday).
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Allison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Rose Hills Memorial Park
James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on May 25, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Garland on August 19, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Billy Bizor (Musician)
- He was born in Centerville (TX) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 4, 1969 (a Friday).
- Centerville is located nearby and to the south of Garland.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Bizor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Frank Edgar Cornish, IV (Professional football)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 24, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Southlake (TX) on August 22, 2008 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Southlake is located in Denton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Edgar Cornish, IV<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff (Professional golf)
- She was born in Dallas (TX) on May 21, 1923 (a Monday) and died in McKinney (TX) on December 22, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Laurel Land Memorial Park
L. Sprague de Camp (Author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 27, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Plano (TX) on November 6, 2000 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Plano is located in Collin County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L. Sprague de Camp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Arlington National Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located in Kaufman County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Jamie Foxx (Oscar winning actor, singer, songwriter, producer, comedian)
- Born: Eric Marion Bishop
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 13, 1967 (a Wednesday).
- Terrell is located in Kaufman County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
Mike Gaechter (Professional football)
- Full name: Michael Theodore Gaechter
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on January 9, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Frisco (TX) on August 17, 2015 (a Monday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Frisco is located in Collin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Gaechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Bill Hart (Actor, stuntman)
- Born: Billy Gene Welch
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on July 28, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 2, 2015 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ted Healy (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Ernest Lea Nash
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on October 1, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1937 (a Tuesday).
- Kaufman is located in Kaufman County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Healy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Calvary Cemetery
Gino Hernandez (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Highland Park (TX) on August 8, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Highland Park (TX) on February 2, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Highland Park is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Highland Park is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gino Hernandez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on May 27, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on March 21, 1969 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Frank Lane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 1, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Richardson (TX) on March 19, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Richardson is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Suzanne Lawrence (Journalist)
- She was born in Tallahassee (FL) on May 20, 1969 (a Tuesday) and died in Bedford (TX) on August 23, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Tallahassee is located in Leon County, Florida.
- Bedford is located in Tarrant County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- She is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Suzanne Lawrence<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Harvey Martin (Professional football)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 16, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Grapevine is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Martin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Forrest Matthews (Actor)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on September 24, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on November 22, 1951 (a Thursday).
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Matthews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Chadwick Todd Matz (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on January 10, 1973 (a Wednesday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on January 29, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Grapevine is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grapevine Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Todd Matz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grapevine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grapevine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Grapevine Cemetery
Jerry Mays (Professional football)
- Born: Gerald Avery Mays
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 24, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Lewisville (TX) on July 17, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Lewisville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Garland. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Garland. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Mays<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Restland Memorial Park
Lindy Dale McDaniel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hollis (OK) on December 13, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Carrollton (TX) on November 15, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Hollis is located in Harmon County, Oklahoma.
- Carrollton is located in Collin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Garland (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Dodson Cemetery, which is located in Collingsworth County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lindy Dale McDaniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dodson Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dodson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garland to Dodson Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.